R7-C.F.Orr Gr1 1400m. Typhoon Tracy must stand up here. Most others have other ambitions. 14, from 12 and 3.

R8-Rubiton Stakes 1100m. Ripper race. Avenue loves this course. Broken E/W show. Catapulted well suited. Solar Charged and Acorns must be in multis. Keen to see if Faster Son (7) measures up.

R9-The start of a string of good mares races. Gr3. 1200m. Varenna Miss has all the wraps but gives palpitations. Will be fav. Beaded is top class but ordinary draw and, though highly fancied, looks poor value. Midsummer Music will have fans. My approach would be 6, from 14, then 10.

Some terrific racing in Sydney also…including

R5-Breeders Classic 1200m. Gai, of course, says More Joyous will be unbeaten this prep. She’s my fav mare but not at $1.50. Lay?

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